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breastfeeding time off work

Trix · 2014-02-21 08:04:42

There is legislation that entitles women who are breastfeeding time off work. It is usually an hour and you still get paid.has anyone ever applied to work for this? You are entitled to it up to the Childs 2nd birthday.

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21-02-2014 9:04am

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Trix

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There is legislation that entitles women who are breastfeeding time off work. It is usually an hour and you still get paid.has anyone ever applied to work for this? You are entitled to it up to the Childs 2nd birthday.

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#2 21-02-2014 9:46am
sari

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No it's only will 6 months
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/after_your_baby_is_born/breastfeeding.html

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#3 21-02-2014 3:30pm
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Afaik, It's 6 months for most people but certain parts of the public sector have an agreement for up to 2 years from the child's birth.

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#4 21-02-2014 7:10pm
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my company its until 2 years and they provide a room in the building

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#5 24-02-2014 9:40am
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The law is up until 6 months, anything further depends on the company. I'm public sector and it's only up to 6 months in my organisation.

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